Sunday, September 5, 2010

So you just want to be Happy

Are you smiling?

Do you know that when you smile your body receives the message that your happy.

The body then say

"Hey, she's happy.... oooo oh I better release the happy juices (endorphins) through her body" ... Then the mind say's "hey wait.... We're happy... better get myself in sync with the body and be happy".... then the Spirit catches on and is soothed and at peace as it sails in the happiness that's happening in the body and mind.

Sound crazy? It's been researched that a smile can "turn IT around"

1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive

We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away -- but a smile draws them

Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.

3. Smiling Is Contagious

When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.

4. Smiling Relieves Stress

Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.

5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System

Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.

6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure

When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling.

7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin

Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.

8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger

The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.

9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful

Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.

10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive

Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good!" Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.

I know, You don't want to be FAKE -

Well, have you heard the saying "fake it till you make it"?

I want to go just a step further -

DO THESE THREE THINGS TODAY (ahhh, just try it)

1. Yes, plaster a big smile on your face!

Then engage your mind and spirit (as I keep saying) with your body.

2. Your Mind then thinks of THREE things to be grateful for

3. Your Spirit then Thanks God for the THREE things you are grateful for

As I was drifting off to sleep I was awaken and asked for help. Of course my first thought was "ahhh, for crying out loud... I just closed my eye's and was almost a sleep". But, then knowing I loved this person and want to take care and please them I got out of bed to assist them. My desire to assist was as small as a mustard seed.

As I stepped out of bed, (trying to be funny), and said "thank God I have two legs to get up for you... thank God I can see to walk across the room... thank God I can find my way to the kitchen... thank God I have the strength to get you a glass of water... thank God we have water... thank God that I have you to get water for...."

You got the picture? Instead of resenting and grumbling at my task... I CHOOSE to have a Grateful heart.

My antic's actually made me smile and created a loving lighthearted moment for me and the one I love.

About Me

Born in San Diego, CA into a large "Pentecostal" Sicilian Family. Raise by amazing Parents and had three Sisters. Married, blessed with three fabulous Children. Widowed and experienced going to college to earn a BSN In Nursing. Worked as a Registered Nurse while raising children as a Single Mom. Re-Married and blessed with a blended family of 6 adult kids and ELEVEN Brilliant Grandchildren. This blog of my personal journey for Health and Wellness is dedicated to my BIG FAMILY whom I love. As my Wise dearly departed Father would say "It's all about the Family".